How To Fix ME042 - G/L account & not created (please check your input)

ME042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 042

• Message text: G/L account & not created (please check your input)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME042 - G/L account & not created (please check your input) ?

  The SAP error message ME042 ("G/L account & not created (please check your input)") typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a purchasing document (like a purchase order) that references a General Ledger (G/L) account that does not exist in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to post an invoice or create a purchase order that involves a specific G/L account.
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent G/L Account: The G/L account you are trying to use has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The account assignment in the purchasing document may be incorrect or not properly configured.
  Account Group Restrictions: The G/L account may belong to an account group that has restrictions on its use in purchasing documents.
  Company Code Issues: The G/L account may not be valid for the company code you are working with.
  Master Data Issues: The vendor or material master data